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Important policy updates for Early Access apps starting July 30, 2024

by | Jul 2, 2024 | News

What's changing 

To ensure organisations' continued access to services, we're changing the way Early Access apps transition to Additional Google Services:
Currently, when an Early Access app becomes an Additional Google Service, it is turned on or off by default based on your new services preference in the Admin console. This occurs even if the Early Access apps service status is set to On for everyone. 
Starting July 30, 2024, if you have an Early Access app service set to On, you won't lose access to the app when it transitions to an additional service, regardless of your new service preferences. These apps will only be turned off if both settings are set to Off.

Additional details

Google AI Studio will transition from an Early Access app to an Additional Google Service on July 30, 2024. Access to AI Studio will be based on the information outlined above. We recommend that you double-check your settings ahead of time to ensure access to AI Studio is configured as you see fit.

Getting started

Admins: Access to Early Access apps can be turned on or off at the OU or group level. New Products release preferences can be configured in your account settings. Visit the Help Centre to learn more about turning Early Access apps on or off for your usersas well as turning new services on or off by default.End users: There is no action required.

Rollout pace

The updated policy will take effect for all Google Workspace customers on July 30, 2024. 

Availability

This update impacts all Google Workspace customers.

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Adding a 'missing' grade state to Gradebook in Google Classroom

by | Jul 2, 2024 | News

What's changing 

In the last year, we've added new features, such as disabling submissions after a due date in Google Classroom and excusing assignments in Google Classroom, in order to give teachers even more flexibility when it comes to grading for assignments and classwork. 
Today, we're improving support for missing assignments in gradebook by giving teachers the ability to manually mark an assignment as 'missing' or 'complete' and automatically add a default draft score. 

Getting started 

Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. End users: By default, all missing assignments will automatically receive a draft score of '0'. However, teachers can adjust the default draft score or turn OFF the automated scoring feature. Assignments that displayed the 'missing' labels prior to this update will be automatically updated and receive the draft score. Visit the Help Centre to learn more about grading & returning an assignment. 

Rollout pace 

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 2, 2024 

Availability 

Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts 

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